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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,195.82, 1,194,676.14 and 496,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,195.82, 1,194,676.14 and 496,599.50 is: 745,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,195.82 : 1,194,676.14 = 496,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,195.82/1,194,676.14 = 496,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,195.82x = 1,194,676.14 × 496,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,195.82x = 593,275,573,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,275,573,785.93/796,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,137.76

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